DMV Senior Renewal Test 2025 California | California DMV Senior Written Test

[@latrisharegnier3721]

This helps so much taking your driver's test.

[@lindahawkes1550]

I renewed my license last year snd i studied snd studied and i past the test on the 3rd try!! In the past i past the 1st time with 100%. The wording on some questions is confusing. Some senior's are not comfortable using a computer and if you're not, the employees have no patience with you! If you use paper and pencil you there a whole lot longer, they make you wait longer for your turn. We should have the same test as the younger people. And if we hsve a clean driving record, we should not hsve to go in every 5 yesrs! THIS IS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST OLDER DRIVERS!!!!

[@marymacdonald2379]

No, it is not age discrimination (I am 74). With the number of prescription drugs some older people take, the onset of dementia, and no rules requiring very elderly (say over 80) to have driving tests, the aged can lose some driving skills without having accidents because other drivers are alert. I live in a very small city with a large retired population, so I'm experiencing these less than fully capable older drivers.

[@lindahawkes1550]

@marymacdonald2379 then you should volunteer to surrender your license!! I'm sorry, but these written tests don't show your skills behind the wheel. It is discrimination against seniors to pur us all in the same category!! What about the young people who drink and drive? Do all of young people need special tests???? What about the middle-aged that start having heart problems, or heart attacks?? Should all middle-aged people take special tests??? This is senior discrimination!!!!!

[@doskraut]

Every 5 years, I'm 71 and the last time I took a DMV test of any kind was in the 90s.

[@lindahawkes1550]

@@doskraut do you live in California

[@davidgmillsatty1900]

@@marymacdonald2379The solution is to require driving tests not driving law tests.

[@sodaratieng9507]

When you received the letter of renewal, read it carefully. They use the word knowledge test it means you have to take the test. Some randomly, not even 70 years old yet. DO NOT GO to DMV. Do online test, e learning test. If you go to DMV, you can’t do E learning. When do e learning test they allowed two times if you fail. For e learning they give you lesson, you must pay attention and remember, then they give you quizzes. There are about 15 to 25 lessons. Many failed at the DMV when took the test there.

[@shelleycharlesworth5177]

My license must be renewed before Dec 11. When will I get the letter from the DMV?

[@sodaratieng9507]

@@shelleycharlesworth5177 , it used to be two months ahead. Some didn’t received it at all. If you don’t received it, try to renew it online. Many didn’t receive it and go to DMV, they want them to do the test there!

[@palomitablanca9714]

​@@shelleycharlesworth5177JUST STUDY THE MANUAL BOOK OF THE DMV..THAT IS ALL..

[@myrnagarcia5184]

Thank you so much for letting us know my mother failed 3 times and DMV employees discriminate seniors they didn’t not help at all.

[@CENCAL491]

74 years old i got my clean record drivers DMV license renewed last May . I prepared with many sample tests like this one . Not many of these questions are on the test . You get 3 chances to pass test in one visit . A number of seniors had to come back for another round of tests . Some questions are loaded and the wording can be misleading . I felt these tests are designed to seniors off the road

[@lindahawkes1550]

@CENCAL491 in California, you get 3 chances, but it doesn't have to be on the same day. If you do not pass on 3 tries, you pay again.

[@tonylaw6698]

Senior Renewal doesn’t need a written test, I just renew my license last month 😅

[@KutWrite]

I appreciate the chance to see this. After all my years driving here, so many questions are still confusingly worded.

[@katg.2628]

Absolutely! The test is poorly written. The answers should be plainly written. There should not be trick or confusing answers. SMH

[@PTL1-yh9tj]

they do it on purpose to see if you know your stuff, Oh I agree, simple basic questions would be too obvioius lol

[@dinodiciolli7519]

We don’t have that in Texas, but they do need to implement retesting for everybody every two years because damn people don’t know how to drive.

[@tonydominguez5264]

Question about turning your signal 5 seconds prior to exit is ridiculous coz too many distracted drivers needs more time to comprehend of what's happening around them.

[@peterrenevitz3059]

Remember its a test for the DMV and not a best practice for the street.

[@conniedunfield7601]

I agree especially for those "Tailgaters"

[@mefirst4266]

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ANYONE IN CALIFORNIA SIGNAL AT ALL !!!!

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

Develop the habit of Starting your Turn Signal BEFORE you begin to slow or apply Brakes to slow.

[@manuelprado5900]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😅 NOOOO​@@mefirst4266

[@satyakumar9026]

Very very helpful with great information my test is coming up it is very helpful information for me, thank you for your hard work putting all this test together.

[@DriveGuideNetwork]

Best of luck!

[@REP-h7v]

I passed got my renewal Thank You Lord.

[@jeane3449]

Some drivers do not obey any rules.And u have to be so aware of everything around u.

[@evgueniabradean7743]

Thank you very much !

[@dustbat]

These questions were reasonable. I still think things like this are age discrimination. I missed a couple as we do not have those regs in states I drive in. However a short study would give me an ace on test.I believe it was #9 I found interesting. If car is broken down exit from the right side. Makes sense in years past, now with so many driving SUVs it would be interesting to watch them climb over the dog house. Question about blind intersection speed of 15 MPH is interesting and would bring some questions. Very helpful video. If you must test, READ.🦇

[@satyakumar9026]

Thank you again again and again.

[@jessicasiordia2121]

I love dearly you Father

[@MrDboydeluxe]

Damn! I recently turned 65 and got 8 wrong!! If you are driving in California be wary I'm on the road!! Ya I know every one of you got a perfect 25/25 ...

[@katg.2628]

😂😂😂

[@shahidakamal3951]

Thanks❤

[@vertstang123]

i think if you miss a question on the safe side it should count as good. Example, the first question about signaling before exiting the freeway. The correct answer was 5 seconds, if you answer 10 or 15 it should count as correct, as it covers the minimum. Same with giving bikers a wide berth.

[@leecox1513]

Agree! I don't look at the second hand on my watch before exiting. I use my head and slow down to a speed I consider safe. What speed? It depends on the curvature of the exit ramp, road surface, etc.

[@annieann6347]

I'm renewing soon so I need this thanks.

[@tonylaw6698]

Believe me, if you are a senior you don't need a written test!

[@lynnth3479]

Thank you so much for sharing the test very helpful

[@torreywarrior2062]

Very helpful.

[@myrnagarcia5184]

My mother has been discriminating in 2 DMV in San Diego Ca she need it help using the computer to renenew and take a new picture she asked for help and no one helped her she was in tears please help me and everyone ignored her she is 73 and has no knowledge of using computers 👎it’s getting worse and worse for seniors 😢

[@andymalanga]

TOTAL DISCRIMINATION!!!!!!!!! ALL AGES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS TEST, ESPECIALLY THE UNDOCUMENTED AND THE UNDER 40 AGE GROUP!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marymacdonald2379]

How does the state communicate with the undocumented? Not disagreeing with you, but undocumented (and some homeless in cars) means no address for notices.

[@lindahawkes1550]

@andymalanga a lot of illegals have a drivers license! At least in California. Maybe the illegals should not be here! They are driving without insurance as well, in most cases, no license!! They put us all in jeopardy as well as our car insurance goes up and up!! Check out California!!!

[@samtuanpham]

Please double check #2. For me this UTube give me right answer: only 3ft away from the bike

[@leecox1513]

Poor question. What happens if pulling over by 3 feet puts you over the center line? An answer that states you should not pass at all if passing puts you into the opposing lane.

[@joresbaghoomian3136]

Great job. Thank you

[@shahidakamal3951]

Thank you

[@vietnameseamericansocialpoliti]

💘🤝🙏✍ May God Bless You All... I am waiting for Driver's License 2024 since I have passed Driving Exam. few week ago.

[@doming1949]

I’m was not able to pass my first attempt and bcos in one year I had 5 family died in a year. Can’t concentrate with depression

[@zoilavalezmoro-zr3rx]

Thank you so much.

[@jessicasiordia2121]

I love you dearly Father.

[@fridocalifornia6276]

Question #2: The answer is wrong. As of January 1, 2023, motor vehicle drivers in California must move over one lane when passing bicyclists, instead of only keeping a distance of three feet. This is the new law under Assembly Bill 1909, also known as the OmniBike Bill, which was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2022

[@Nancy-kq4dh]

But if that's not one of the choices use the 3ft choice.

[@TheGreatSpirikitik]

@@Nancy-kq4dh 3 ft the correct answer. I just took the test last month. I'm so happy I passed the test.

[@jamesbergen4823]

The sign on the road near me says 3ft

[@slipstreamvids7422]

Only if the adjacent lane is clear

[@deborahsevigny4763]

Can't do that if it's a two lane road.

[@dungujhfxdvgrddfcbfgfsassh6590]

Thank you very much …..

[@shahidakamal3951]

❤❤thanks Great

[@jlseagull2.060]

To clarify - in the 90s there were several incidents in CA that senior drivers drove their vehicles into a crowd cuz they confused brake with gas paddle. The saddest one happened in a busy farmers market. After these incidents there were outcries about the cognitive capacity of elder drivers and several regulations passed targeting at this age group.

[@lindahawkes1550]

@jlseagull2.060 this has nothing to do with the written trick question test! If you want to test dtiving skills, then it nerfs to be behind the wheel testing! In California, you get 3 tries to pass and if you don't you pay again !!

[@BigGuy8059]

If they want to catch these drivers, they really need driving simulators at the DMV. You might be able to memorize the whole booklet, but have such poor coordination you press the wrong pedal.

[@lindahawkes1550]

@jlseagull2.060 if you hsve a clean driving record, leave us alone!! I don't see the dmv going after the young drivers! They race! They take over streets to do stupid stuff and endanger people! They drink and drive! And the young just plain DRIVE TO FAST!!!

[@jessicasiordia2121]

I love you dear Father

[@desideriasarmion2017]

After failing my test 5 times, I finally passed through an elearning course in the computer....

[@bigalon3wheels]

On my test I had 7 question regarding teen age drivers and what was legal for them or not. Even my grand kids are in their 30s. I had at most 10 questions related to driving on a road or highway

[@tomowcaest.5999]

p.s in Calif Snow is WET !!!!

[@BigGuy8059]

Sometimes. Depends on conditions. I've seen very dry powder, and I've seen black ice. And I've seen 20 feet of snow at Mammoth Lakes, for those of you who think we get no snow.

[@jpcheco]

Some of the question have to do with regulatory, statistical or localized conditions (fines amounts, driving in snow in snowless areas, frequency of motorcycle accidents, etc.)These might not have any relation to driving skills of senior citizens…

[@justbecause502]

Question # 2, 3 ft is not enough distance for an emergency stop

[@scotth5132]

That law has been replaced. At any rate it wasn't a following distance, it was the distance between the side of the car and the bicycle's handlebars (when the car was passing the bike).

[@leecox1513]

@@scotth5132 I wonder how many people could actually accurately gauge the distance of 3 feet from the side of the car and the handelbars, regardless of their age. And......what if the biker is pedaling ten feet away from the edge of the road on a paved area?

[@voiceofraisin241]

Why even bother asking question number five? Nobody hand signals. If I saw that I would think they are drying their fingernails.

[@leecox1513]

Hand signals are valuable in case your turn signals happen to malfunction and not work. Besides, older cars may not feature turn signals, such as a Model A Ford or other car from the 1930s---or older. Nice try, though.

[@voiceofraisin241]

@@leecox1513 go and ask any 20 year old to show you the hand signals. Then get back to me.

[@jimmcdiarmid7308]

Question 8. With center console, how do you exit on the right side?

[@ArnoldZiffle-jw2mv]

Hopefully you never have someone park too close to your driver side door. Happened to me & you are right I didn’t even try to climb like a mountain goat over the counsel in my suv. Had to wait til the driver came back with my groceries loaded in the car getting warm.

[@arlanstrong1424]

That makes perfect sense but, being old and not flexible, I would simply wait til the coast is clear!

[@leecox1513]

Levitation? ):)

[@glensweitz]

No Anthony you increase your following distance

[@CarlosGutierrez-ou2bb]

can you possibly make one of these tests for motorcycle license renewals. they have some tricky questions for this

[@DriveGuideNetwork]

Yes! We will definitely try to make it.

[@gregoryjones6180]

Ya mean like the stuck throttle question I got wrong? The "correct" answer was to first declutch---! Yea, right. Let that screaming engine scream waaaay past redline with nothing between it and my tender parts but a gas tank.

[@scotth5132]

Question #3. What if you are already stopped behind a red traffic signal? Are you supposed to run the red light and risk getting T-boned by cross traffic as per, "Continue through the intersection ...".

[@arlanstrong1424]

That is confusing but when I read it again I realized it said "If you are IN the intersection" ...in your case you should stay exactly where you are! Hope this helps ☺️

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

When you are Stopped at a Light or Sign, you are NOT "in the Intersection"

[@tedgaeta]

Seat belt fines are too lenient !

[@donnyboy9505]

I took this test and got the first question wrong only..in my state you need to turn your blinker on for about a minute before turning because the driver is to busy reading texts or eating his or hers bag of donuts.

[@gregoryjones6180]

5 Seconds is **minimum** -- go ahead and do your 1 minute, Just be aware that someone behind you just might think you are one of those folks who forgot to turn off their blinker--- 😉

[@jayaramanramakrishnan3251]

Question 13, is it not ‘away from curb?’

[@josephi3828]

13 said when there is no curb

[@Richard-tq7gj]

1000 dollar damage and government wants to know about it, but still 950 don’t worry about it! 🙄

[@leecox1513]

The $950 amount applies only if you steal merchandise from a store valued over $950. Makes no sense.

[@jessicasiordia2121]

Amen

[@zoilagraciasporvuestroscom2706]

Gracias por la información es excelente .

[@Carguytct]

Why do we need to know what the fine amount is. Those are stupid questions.

[@DanielWilderman]

I find it quite absurd to expect drivers to be able to accurately quote penalties for particular violations. Does this imply that if you have plenty of money you don’t need to obey the regulations? Really seriously stupid!

[@Kenna198]

Just because you don’t know the answer doesn’t mean the question is stupid…it just means you don’t know the answer, grow up

[@BigGuy8059]

@@Kenna198 But it does mean you didn't memorize all their stupid answers in their booklet. That has nothing to do with being a good driver. I think they are actually testing for mental acuity, not driver knowledge. I have had zero points and no tickets for years, and I got some answers wrong because I thought my 56 years of driving was adequate for the test. Why would I need to know the penalty for illegal things I know are illegal, and would never do?

[@Kenna198]

@@BigGuy8059 it’s always a good idea to review the booklet prior to taking the test, laws sometimes are changed or updated, it’s best to be prepared. Too many people don’t even bother, thinking they know everything then blame the test for not knowing the answer. The test is geared to cover many driving situations not just our individual driving experience, I may have to answer a question regarding driving in the snow even if I never have to drive in the snow. Should I be upset about that? Some people blame the question to make themselves feel better about answering incorrectly. That’s childish in my opinion.

[@leecox1513]

@@Kenna198 It's the "Gotcha" questions that can sink the ship, and the trick is to win the game.

[@amywinlayc9047]

Is there difference in questions and level of difficulty with regular tests vs senior renewal test?

[@DriveGuideNetwork]

I think the senior renewal test seems a little tougher than the general test.

[@DriveGuideNetwork]

I think the senior renewal test seems a little harder than other permit and renewal tests.

[@leom1258]

No difference

[@nancyw2112]

California has a NO FAIL online test for seniors 70 and over who are renewing their license.

[@jessicasiordia2121]

I love only you Father

[@PhuongNguyen-vl6fq]

❤❤❤

[@BigGuy8059]

So many of their questions are stupid. The way to pass is to memorize everything in their booklet, because that's where they get their questions. Like question number 1: The booklet says 5 seconds, but is there anything wrong or unsafe about signaling 10 seconds before the exit? NO, not at all. Road and traffic conditions can make that a better choice, but it counts as an error if you answer 10 seconds. This is the problem with this kind of test. When the people taking the test are smarter than the people writing the test, they can often see beyond the rote answer from the booklet. The test grading makes no provision for this. So this is really a memory test, not a good driver test. If you can't memorize their booklet's silly answers, then you fail.

[@GH-oi2jf]

Who has to take this? I don't see anything in the description. Edit: Apparently I have to take it next year, but may do so online.

[@bradabbott4892]

I'm a 73 year old retired teamster,these tests are funny got my first permit at 15 drove for over50 years in the sf bay area, excaped the people's republic 19 years ago my new state doesn't test unless you have tickets or accidents, just pass a eye test😊

[@FitzGeraldDuncan-p7i]

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[@abidnessman]

Signal??? Wtf who does that any longer?

[@anthonybonilla6030]

Question 6 increase your following distance😮😮 during heavy weather and rain and snow.😮😮😮 shouldn't it be decrease your following distance and give yourself some room for breaking ?is it supposed to confuse the person taking the test so that they will get it wrong😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 I think they should rewrite those so people can fully understand them it just doesn't Sounder look right. Or more like keep them in your sight but decrease your following distance as far back as possible without losing sight of the car or its brake lights to give you room to stop

[@jackiemorrison2661]

No increase your following distance which means adding space between the cars... increase means add more, decrease would mean getting closer to the car you are following...

[@cherylhaugen1897]

I think your distance is supposed to be increased

[@glensweitz]

Your right cherry

[@apaulmcdonough2170]

"Following Distance" is the Distance between the Rear Bumper of the Car in FRONT of you and the Front Bumper of your own car. Increasing Following Distance means making MORE room between you and the Car in Front of you.

[@peachypie3705]

Please keep the questions longer before giving out the answer

[@HeadingWatch]

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[@ThuyVo-rg7yd]

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[@poetsgarden1]

I think I missed 3 not too bad

[@leom1258]

There is no such thing "senior renewal test" the renewal test is no different from a teenager to a adult or senior.

[@jaimesustal9265]

There is now ... Newsom signed a bill...

[@leom1258]

What senate bill is that?

[@katiedid1851]

You are wrong. Now.

[@PTL1-yh9tj]

but........... CA doesnt test 70+ with a good driving record.

[@josesegarra5562]

This state sock...I will never live there.

[@dan7163]

Several are wrong. Its a california thing.

[@reverendovargas]

Es como enseñarle el padre nuestro a el PAPA

[@Richard-tq7gj]

California 20 dollar seat belt fine? What planet are you on?

[@Desert10075]

This is age discrimination and to whomever came up with the idea yuck few very much.

[@barbaralennon321]

Move out of state and not worry about this stupid test.

[@leecox1513]

........until you make a visit to Kalifornia, where the laws still apply, no matter where you live.

[@tkr2081]

Korean Language “ I need it Korean Language

[@leecox1513]

You now live in an English-speaking country. Learn English.

[@joyace9674]

All for money 💴 😡

[@DriveGuideNetwork]

We agree that everyone needs money, but it is not necessary that every time videos are made only for money, some are also made to help people.

[@peterbedford2610]

Meant to fail peoplker

[@carlosmillan4397]

Para cobrar de nuevo . Es por dinero

[@ronskissagabaoski2099]

THANKS

[@bigchief3917]

🫡 got this 👍

[@jessicasiordia2121]

I love dearly you Father

[@talbot71]

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